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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 400.29 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 400.29 and 175.64 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 400.29 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/400.29 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 400.29 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 70,304.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,304.93/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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