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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 401.27 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 401.27 and 105.16 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 401.27 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/401.27 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 401.27 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 42,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,195.02/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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