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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 368.73 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 368.73 and 169.02 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 368.73 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/368.73 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 368.73 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 62,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,322.74/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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