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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 401.03 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 401.03 and 113.18 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 401.03 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/401.03 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 401.03 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 45,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,386.00/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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