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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.54, 400.68 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.54, 400.68 and 175.97 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.54 : 400.68 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.54/400.68 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.54x = 400.68 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.54x = 70,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,508.66/267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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