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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 400.59 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 400.59 and 176.18 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 400.59 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/400.59 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 400.59 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 70,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,573.94/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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