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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 401.87 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 401.87 and 105.59 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 401.87 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/401.87 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 401.87 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 42,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,430.92/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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