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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.29, 400.68 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.29, 400.68 and 113.34 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.29 : 400.68 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.29/400.68 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.29x = 400.68 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.29x = 45,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413.07/267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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