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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.94, 401.97 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.94, 401.97 and 159.80 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.94 : 401.97 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.94/401.97 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.94x = 401.97 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.94x = 64,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234.81/267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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