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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.58 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.58 and 163.56 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.58 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.58 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.58 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 60,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,284.94/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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