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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.61, 401.46 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.61, 401.46 and 111.48 is: 167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.61 : 401.46 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.61/401.46 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.61x = 401.46 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.61x = 44,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,754.76/267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.24

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