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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 369.62 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 369.62 and 162.92 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 369.62 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/369.62 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 369.62 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 60,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,218.49/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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