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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 400.70 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 400.70 and 113.06 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 400.70 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/400.70 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 400.70 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 45,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,303.14/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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