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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 400.68 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 400.68 and 104.70 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 400.68 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/400.68 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 400.68 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 41,952.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952.70/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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