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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 400.60 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 400.60 and 122.76 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 400.60 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/400.60 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 400.60 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 49,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,177.66/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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