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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 401.20 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 401.20 and 113.23 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 401.20 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/401.20 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 401.20 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 45,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,426.59/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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