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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 400.85 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 400.85 and 169.97 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 400.85 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/400.85 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 400.85 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 68,129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,129.62/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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