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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 368.46 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 368.46 and 167.46 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 368.46 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/368.46 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 368.46 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 61,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,702.31/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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