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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 401.57 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 401.57 and 105.45 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 401.57 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/401.57 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 401.57 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 42,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,345.56/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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