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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 401.52 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 401.52 and 105.48 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 401.52 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/401.52 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 401.52 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 42,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352.33/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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