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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 401.76 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 401.76 and 113.77 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 401.76 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/401.76 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 401.76 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 45,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,708.74/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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