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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 369.59 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 369.59 and 162.97 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 369.59 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/369.59 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 369.59 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 60,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,230.34/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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