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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.94, 401.80 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.94, 401.80 and 113.87 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.94 : 401.80 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.94/401.80 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.94x = 401.80 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.94x = 45,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,753.18/267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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