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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.63, 401.51 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.63, 401.51 and 176.50 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.63 : 401.51 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.63/401.51 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.63x = 401.51 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.63x = 70,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,867.96/267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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