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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.66 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.66 and 121.84 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.66 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.66 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.66 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 48,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,938.25/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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