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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 401.09 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 401.09 and 113.24 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 401.09 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/401.09 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 401.09 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 45,417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,417.71/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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