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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 369.65 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 369.65 and 161.60 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 369.65 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/369.65 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 369.65 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 59,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,735.44/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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