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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 399.99 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 399.99 and 169.83 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 399.99 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/399.99 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 399.99 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 67,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,930.30/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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