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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 368.72 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 368.72 and 168.94 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 368.72 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/368.72 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 368.72 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 62,291.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,291.56/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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