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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 369.26 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 369.26 and 162.71 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 369.26 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/369.26 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 369.26 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 60,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,082.29/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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