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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 401.12 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 401.12 and 113.64 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 401.12 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/401.12 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 401.12 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 45,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,581.63/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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