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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.62, 401.50 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.62, 401.50 and 113.57 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.62 : 401.50 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.62/401.50 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.62x = 401.50 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.62x = 45,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,596.35/267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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