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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 368.94 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 368.94 and 167.76 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 368.94 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/368.94 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 368.94 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 61,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,893.37/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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