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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.72, 369.48 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.72, 369.48 and 157.23 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.72 : 369.48 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.72/369.48 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.72x = 369.48 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.72x = 58,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093.34/267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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