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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 400.89 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 400.89 and 169.68 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 400.89 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/400.89 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 400.89 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 68,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,023.02/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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