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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 401.44 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 401.44 and 176.48 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 401.44 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/401.44 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 401.44 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 70,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,846.13/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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