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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 400.50 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 400.50 and 179.16 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 400.50 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/400.50 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 400.50 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 71,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,753.58/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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