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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 400.67 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 400.67 and 112.92 is: 169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 400.67 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/400.67 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 400.67 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 45,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,243.09/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.40

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