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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 368.36 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 368.36 and 168.62 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 368.36 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/368.36 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 368.36 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 62,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,110.18/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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