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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 401.48 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 401.48 and 105.34 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 401.48 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/401.48 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 401.48 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 42,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,291.90/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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