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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 368.72 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 368.72 and 163.69 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 368.72 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/368.72 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 368.72 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 60,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,355.26/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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