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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 401.63 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 401.63 and 165.24 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 401.63 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/401.63 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 401.63 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 66,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,364.52/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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