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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 401.22 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 401.22 and 113.31 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 401.22 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/401.22 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 401.22 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 45,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,462.24/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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