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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 401.34 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 401.34 and 113.80 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 401.34 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/401.34 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 401.34 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 45,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,672.49/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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