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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 369.01 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 369.01 and 162.44 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 369.01 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/369.01 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 369.01 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 59,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,942.50/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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