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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.49, 401.25 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.49, 401.25 and 113.32 is: 169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.49 : 401.25 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.49/401.25 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.49x = 401.25 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.49x = 45,469.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,469.65/267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.99

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