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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.97, 401.30 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.97, 401.30 and 176.58 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.97 : 401.30 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.97/401.30 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.97x = 401.30 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.97x = 70,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,859.99/267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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