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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 400.90 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 400.90 and 113.06 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 400.90 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/400.90 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 400.90 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 45,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325.75/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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