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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 401.49 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 401.49 and 176.31 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 401.49 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/401.49 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 401.49 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 70,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,783.81/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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