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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.09, 368.63 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.09, 368.63 and 156.63 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.09 : 368.63 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.09/368.63 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.09x = 368.63 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.09x = 57,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,737.73/267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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