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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 369.62 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 369.62 and 157.24 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 369.62 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/369.62 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 369.62 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 58,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,117.83/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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