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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 400.69 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 400.69 and 113.23 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 400.69 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/400.69 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 400.69 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 45,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,370.13/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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