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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 400.13 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 400.13 and 170.67 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 400.13 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/400.13 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 400.13 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 68,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,289.33/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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