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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 401.73 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 401.73 and 181.04 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 401.73 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/401.73 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 401.73 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 72,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,729.20/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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