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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 400.95 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 400.95 and 159.18 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 400.95 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/400.95 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 400.95 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 63,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,823.22/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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