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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 401.04 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 401.04 and 176.14 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 401.04 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/401.04 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 401.04 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 70,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,639.19/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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