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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 368.46 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 368.46 and 156.56 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 368.46 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/368.46 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 368.46 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 57,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,686.10/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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