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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 400.50 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 400.50 and 170.92 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 400.50 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/400.50 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 400.50 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 68,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,453.46/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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