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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 402.17 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 402.17 and 176.38 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 402.17 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/402.17 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 402.17 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 70,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,932.86/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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