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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.82 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.82 and 158.51 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.82 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.82 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.82 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 63,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,690.48/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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