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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 400.69 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 400.69 and 113.10 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 400.69 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/400.69 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 400.69 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 45,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,318.04/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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