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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 402.09 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 402.09 and 170.47 is: 255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 402.09 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/402.09 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 402.09 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 68,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,544.28/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.96

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