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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.09, 368.43 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.09, 368.43 and 168.68 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.09 : 368.43 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.09/368.43 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.09x = 368.43 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.09x = 62,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,146.77/267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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