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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 401.88 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 401.88 and 160.38 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 401.88 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/401.88 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 401.88 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 64,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,453.51/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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