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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 369.44 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 369.44 and 164.22 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 369.44 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/369.44 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 369.44 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 60,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,669.44/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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