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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.55 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.55 and 113.91 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.55 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.55 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.55 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 45,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,742.34/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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