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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 400.86 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 400.86 and 157.69 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 400.86 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/400.86 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 400.86 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 63,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,211.61/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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