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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 400.62 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 400.62 and 176.04 is: 263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 400.62 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/400.62 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 400.62 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 70,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,525.14/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.58

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