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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.55, 401.82 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.55, 401.82 and 160 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.55 : 401.82 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.55/401.82 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.55x = 401.82 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.55x = 64,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,291.20/267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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