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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 401.80 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 401.80 and 177.13 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 401.80 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/401.80 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 401.80 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 71,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,170.83/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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