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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 369 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 369 and 162.43 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 369 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/369 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 369 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 59,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,936.67/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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