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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 401.08 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 401.08 and 105.03 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 401.08 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/401.08 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 401.08 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 42,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,125.43/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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