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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.63, 369.34 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.63, 369.34 and 162.70 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.63 : 369.34 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.63/369.34 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.63x = 369.34 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.63x = 60,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,092.49/267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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