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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 401.40 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 401.40 and 113.58 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 401.40 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/401.40 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 401.40 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 45,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591.01/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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