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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.02, 399.60 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.02, 399.60 and 169.47 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.02 : 399.60 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.02/399.60 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.02x = 399.60 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.02x = 67,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,720.21/267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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