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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 368.86 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 368.86 and 162.49 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 368.86 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/368.86 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 368.86 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 59,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,936.06/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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