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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.05, 400.59 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.05, 400.59 and 112.97 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.05 : 400.59 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.05/400.59 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.05x = 400.59 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.05x = 45,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252.65/267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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