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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 401.79 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 401.79 and 171.50 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 401.79 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/401.79 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 401.79 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 68,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,906.99/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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