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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.73, 401.06 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.73, 401.06 and 176.15 is: 263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.73 : 401.06 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.73/401.06 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.73x = 401.06 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.73x = 70,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,643.83/267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.87

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