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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 400.59 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 400.59 and 169.76 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 400.59 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/400.59 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 400.59 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 68,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,002.16/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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