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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.87, 402.03 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.87, 402.03 and 113.97 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.87 : 402.03 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.87/402.03 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.87x = 402.03 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.87x = 45,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,820.87/267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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