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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.62, 402.65 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.62, 402.65 and 159.49 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.62 : 402.65 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.62/402.65 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.62x = 402.65 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.62x = 64,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,218.65/267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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