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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 401.76 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 401.76 and 170.53 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 401.76 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/401.76 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 401.76 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 68,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,511.13/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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