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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 401.66 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 401.66 and 181.68 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 401.66 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/401.66 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 401.66 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 72,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,971.58/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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