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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 401.16 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 401.16 and 171.08 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 401.16 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/401.16 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 401.16 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 68,630.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,630.45/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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