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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.17, 400.67 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.17, 400.67 and 181.02 is: 271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.17 : 400.67 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.17/400.67 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.17x = 400.67 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.17x = 72,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,528.38/267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.47

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