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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 401.51 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 401.51 and 159.48 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 401.51 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/401.51 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 401.51 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 64,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,032.02/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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