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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 369.28 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 369.28 and 162.62 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 369.28 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/369.28 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 369.28 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 60,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,052.31/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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