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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 400.61 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 400.61 and 112.88 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 400.61 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/400.61 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 400.61 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 45,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,218.29/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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