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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.73, 401.69 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.73, 401.69 and 105.32 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.73 : 401.69 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.73/401.69 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.73x = 401.69 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.73x = 42,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,307.26/267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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