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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 402.69 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 402.69 and 177.19 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 402.69 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/402.69 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 402.69 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 71,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,352.30/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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