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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 401.30 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 401.30 and 113.62 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 401.30 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/401.30 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 401.30 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 45,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,595.71/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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