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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 401.01 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 401.01 and 121.05 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 401.01 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/401.01 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 401.01 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 48,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,542.26/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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