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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 401.11 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 401.11 and 113.38 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 401.11 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/401.11 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 401.11 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 45,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,476.57/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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