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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 401.99 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 401.99 and 113.88 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 401.99 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/401.99 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 401.99 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 45,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778.62/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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