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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 400.76 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 400.76 and 113.25 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 400.76 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/400.76 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 400.76 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 45,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,385.50/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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