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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 369.88 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 369.88 and 163.08 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 369.88 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/369.88 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 369.88 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 60,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,319.62/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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