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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.56, 369.24 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.56, 369.24 and 164.06 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 369.24 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/369.24 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 369.24 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 60,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,577.51/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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