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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.41, 400.82 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.41, 400.82 and 113.24 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.41 : 400.82 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.41/400.82 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.41x = 400.82 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.41x = 45,386.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,386.29/267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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