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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 400.56 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 400.56 and 112.92 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 400.56 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/400.56 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 400.56 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 45,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,232.31/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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