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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 401.58 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 401.58 and 159.39 is: 239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 401.58 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/401.58 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 401.58 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 64,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,007.84/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.14

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