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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.10, 368.56 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.10, 368.56 and 156.58 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.10 : 368.56 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.10/368.56 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.10x = 368.56 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.10x = 57,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,709.12/267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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