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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 368.90 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 368.90 and 169.25 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 368.90 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/368.90 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 368.90 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 62,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,433.63/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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