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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.86, 403.77 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.86, 403.77 and 178.67 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.86 : 403.77 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.86/403.77 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.86x = 403.77 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.86x = 72,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,141.59/269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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