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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.77, 401.67 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.77, 401.67 and 181.28 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.77 : 401.67 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.77/401.67 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.77x = 401.67 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.77x = 72,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,812.73/267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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