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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 400.70 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 400.70 and 113.25 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 400.70 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/400.70 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 400.70 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 45,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,378.17/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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