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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.77, 369.43 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.77, 369.43 and 162.81 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.77 : 369.43 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.77/369.43 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.77x = 369.43 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.77x = 60,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,146.49/267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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