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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.55 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.55 and 163.50 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.55 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.55 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.55 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 60,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,257.93/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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