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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 401.22 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 401.22 and 113.36 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 401.22 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/401.22 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 401.22 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 45,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,482.30/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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