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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 401.55 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 401.55 and 181.30 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 401.55 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/401.55 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 401.55 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 72,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,801.02/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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