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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 369.36 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 369.36 and 157.09 is: 216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 369.36 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/369.36 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 369.36 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 58,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,021.98/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.84

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