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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.29, 368.92 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.29, 368.92 and 169.18 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.29 : 368.92 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.29/368.92 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.29x = 368.92 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.29x = 62,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,413.89/267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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