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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 399.60 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 399.60 and 175.56 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 399.60 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/399.60 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 399.60 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 70,153.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,153.78/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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