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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 368.46 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 368.46 and 162.12 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 368.46 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/368.46 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 368.46 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 59,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,734.74/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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