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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.41, 401.72 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.41, 401.72 and 159.27 is: 239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.41 : 401.72 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.41/401.72 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.41x = 401.72 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.41x = 63,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,981.94/267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.27

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