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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 400.74 and 72.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 400.74 and 72.17 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 400.74 = 72.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/400.74 = 72.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 400.74 × 72.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 28,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,919.04/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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