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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.10, 368.35 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.10, 368.35 and 168.75 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.10 : 368.35 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.10/368.35 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.10x = 368.35 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.10x = 62,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,158.64/267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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