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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 368.77 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 368.77 and 162.33 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 368.77 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/368.77 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 368.77 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 59,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,862.43/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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