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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 399.74 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 399.74 and 169.19 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 399.74 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/399.74 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 399.74 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 67,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,630.66/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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