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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 401.31 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 401.31 and 159.44 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 401.31 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/401.31 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 401.31 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 63,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,982.86/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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