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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 369.12 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 369.12 and 169.21 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 369.12 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/369.12 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 369.12 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 62,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,458.80/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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