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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 368.68 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 368.68 and 156.65 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 368.68 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/368.68 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 368.68 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 57,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,754.25/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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