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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 402.06 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 402.06 and 159.66 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 402.06 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/402.06 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 402.06 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 64,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,192.90/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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