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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.11, 368.77 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.11, 368.77 and 169.01 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.11 : 368.77 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.11/368.77 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.11x = 368.77 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.11x = 62,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,323.97/267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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