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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 400.50 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 400.50 and 158.86 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 400.50 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/400.50 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 400.50 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 63,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,623.43/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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