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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 368.50 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 368.50 and 168.64 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 368.50 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/368.50 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 368.50 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 62,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,143.84/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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