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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 368.60 and 162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 368.60 and 162.13 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 368.60 = 162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/368.60 = 162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 368.60 × 162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 59,760.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760.31/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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