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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 399.96 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 399.96 and 175.80 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 399.96 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/399.96 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 399.96 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 70,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,312.97/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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