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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 401.56 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 401.56 and 159.42 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 401.56 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/401.56 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 401.56 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 64,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016.70/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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