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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.87, 401.90 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.87, 401.90 and 170.45 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.87 : 401.90 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.87/401.90 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.87x = 401.90 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.87x = 68,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,504.76/267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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