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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.73, 401.29 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.73, 401.29 and 113.56 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.73 : 401.29 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.73/401.29 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.73x = 401.29 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.73x = 45,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,567.92/267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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