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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.11, 368.72 and 156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.11, 368.72 and 156.59 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.11 : 368.72 = 156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.11/368.72 = 156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.11x = 368.72 × 156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.11x = 57,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,735.24/267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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