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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 400.72 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 400.72 and 176.04 is: 263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 400.72 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/400.72 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 400.72 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 70,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,542.75/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.85

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