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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 369.18 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 369.18 and 162.64 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 369.18 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/369.18 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 369.18 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 60,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,043.44/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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