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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 368.56 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 368.56 and 156.54 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 368.56 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/368.56 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 368.56 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 57,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,694.38/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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