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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 400.58 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 400.58 and 113.13 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 400.58 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/400.58 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 400.58 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 45,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317.62/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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