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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 401.40 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 401.40 and 176.07 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 401.40 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/401.40 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 401.40 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 70,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674.50/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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