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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 400.98 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 400.98 and 113.49 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 400.98 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/400.98 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 400.98 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 45,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,507.22/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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