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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 401.16 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 401.16 and 161.96 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 401.16 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/401.16 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 401.16 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 64,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,971.87/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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