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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 400.50 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 400.50 and 175.83 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 400.50 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/400.50 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 400.50 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 70,419.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,419.92/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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