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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 369.14 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 369.14 and 162.60 is: 224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 369.14 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/369.14 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 369.14 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 60,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,022.16/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.26

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