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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 400.47 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 400.47 and 176.02 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 400.47 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/400.47 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 400.47 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 70,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,490.73/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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