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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.29, 368.79 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.29, 368.79 and 162.37 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.29 : 368.79 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.29/368.79 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.29x = 368.79 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.29x = 59,880.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,880.43/267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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