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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.01, 400.54 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.01, 400.54 and 112.90 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.01 : 400.54 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.01/400.54 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.01x = 400.54 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.01x = 45,220.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,220.97/267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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