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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 401.51 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 401.51 and 105.36 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 401.51 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/401.51 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 401.51 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 42,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,303.09/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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