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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 368.84 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 368.84 and 167.67 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 368.84 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/368.84 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 368.84 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 61,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,842.56/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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