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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 401.71 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 401.71 and 105.42 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 401.71 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/401.71 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 401.71 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 42,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,348.27/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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