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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 400.51 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 400.51 and 157.83 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 400.51 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/400.51 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 400.51 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 63,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,213.44/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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