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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 401.68 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 401.68 and 105.49 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 401.68 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/401.68 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 401.68 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 42,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,373.22/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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