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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 401.54 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 401.54 and 121.44 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 401.54 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/401.54 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 401.54 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 48,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,762.41/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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