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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 402.03 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 402.03 and 105.66 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 402.03 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/402.03 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 402.03 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 42,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,478.49/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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