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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 400.46 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 400.46 and 104.63 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 400.46 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/400.46 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 400.46 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 41,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,897.60/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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