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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 401.49 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 401.49 and 170.48 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 401.49 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/401.49 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 401.49 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 68,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,446.02/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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