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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.31 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.31 and 167.46 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.31 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.31 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.31 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 61,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,677.19/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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