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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 368.66 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 368.66 and 162.26 is: 223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 368.66 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/368.66 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 368.66 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 59,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,817.50/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.86

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