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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 369.51 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 369.51 and 157.17 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 369.51 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/369.51 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 369.51 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 58,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,075.89/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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