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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.89, 401.81 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.89, 401.81 and 113.76 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.89 : 401.81 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.89/401.81 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.89x = 401.81 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.89x = 45,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,709.34/267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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