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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.09, 368.61 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.09, 368.61 and 162.18 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.09 : 368.61 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.09/368.61 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.09x = 368.61 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.09x = 59,781.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,781.17/267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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