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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 401.15 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 401.15 and 176.43 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 401.15 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/401.15 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 401.15 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 70,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,774.58/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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