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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 402.24 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 402.24 and 159.75 is: 239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 402.24 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/402.24 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 402.24 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 64,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,257.84/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.86

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