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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 401.56 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 401.56 and 105.41 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 401.56 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/401.56 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 401.56 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 42,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,328.44/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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