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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.83, 401.65 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.83, 401.65 and 113.83 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.83 : 401.65 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.83/401.65 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.83x = 401.65 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.83x = 45,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,719.50/267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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