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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.29 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.29 and 104.55 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.29 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.29 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.29 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 41,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,850.32/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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