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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.17, 368.66 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.17, 368.66 and 168.90 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.17 : 368.66 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.17/368.66 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.17x = 368.66 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.17x = 62,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,265.83/267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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