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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 401.29 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 401.29 and 105.22 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 401.29 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/401.29 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 401.29 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 42,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,221.73/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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