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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.99, 401.99 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.99, 401.99 and 159.76 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.99 : 401.99 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.99/401.99 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.99x = 401.99 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.99x = 64,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,221.92/267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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