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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 400.56 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 400.56 and 104.85 is: 157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 400.56 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/400.56 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 400.56 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 41,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,998.72/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.19

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