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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 369.26 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 369.26 and 162.70 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 369.26 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/369.26 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 369.26 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 60,076.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,076.87/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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