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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 400.64 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 400.64 and 170.00 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 400.64 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/400.64 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 400.64 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 68,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,105.95/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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