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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 399.84 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 399.84 and 169.56 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 399.84 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/399.84 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 399.84 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 67,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,796.87/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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