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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 401.70 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 401.70 and 103.25 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 401.70 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/401.70 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 401.70 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 41,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,475.53/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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