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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.07, 368.55 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.07, 368.55 and 156.55 is: 216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.07 : 368.55 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.07/368.55 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.07x = 368.55 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.07x = 57,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,695.72/267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.03

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