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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.25, 399.79 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.25, 399.79 and 158.44 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.25 : 399.79 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.25/399.79 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.25x = 399.79 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.25x = 63,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,342.73/267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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