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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 401.07 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 401.07 and 113.37 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 401.07 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/401.07 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 401.07 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 45,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468.23/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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