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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.62, 401.50 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.62, 401.50 and 163.62 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.62 : 401.50 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.62/401.50 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.62x = 401.50 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.62x = 65,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,693.43/267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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