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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 402.23 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 402.23 and 177.21 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 402.23 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/402.23 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 402.23 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 71,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,279.18/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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