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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 400.49 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 400.49 and 112.97 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 400.49 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/400.49 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 400.49 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 45,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240.79/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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