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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.73, 369.61 and 164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.73, 369.61 and 164.29 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.73 : 369.61 = 164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.73/369.61 = 164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.73x = 369.61 × 164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.73x = 60,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,722.41/267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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