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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 400.73 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 400.73 and 113.12 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 400.73 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/400.73 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 400.73 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 45,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,330.58/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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