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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 400.16 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 400.16 and 158.72 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 400.16 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/400.16 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 400.16 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 63,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,513.40/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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