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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 368.64 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 368.64 and 167.60 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 368.64 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/368.64 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 368.64 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 61,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,784.06/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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