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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 401.15 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 401.15 and 113.40 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 401.15 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/401.15 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 401.15 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 45,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,490.41/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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