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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 401.74 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 401.74 and 113.73 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 401.74 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/401.74 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 401.74 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 45,689.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,689.03/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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