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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 401.44 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 401.44 and 113.59 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 401.44 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/401.44 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 401.44 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 45,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599.57/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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