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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.88, 401.86 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.88, 401.86 and 105.54 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.88 : 401.86 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.88/401.86 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.88x = 401.86 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.88x = 42,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412.30/267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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