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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 369.44 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 369.44 and 162.84 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 369.44 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/369.44 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 369.44 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 60,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,159.61/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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