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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.25, 368.78 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.25, 368.78 and 156.71 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.25 : 368.78 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.25/368.78 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.25x = 368.78 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.25x = 57,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791.06/267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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