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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.17, 368.61 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.17, 368.61 and 162.30 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.17 : 368.61 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.17/368.61 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.17x = 368.61 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.17x = 59,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,825.40/267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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