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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 402.18 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 402.18 and 181.08 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 402.18 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/402.18 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 402.18 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 72,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,826.75/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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