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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 401.70 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 401.70 and 113.60 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 401.70 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/401.70 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 401.70 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 45,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,633.12/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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