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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.41, 369.05 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.41, 369.05 and 169.13 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.41 : 369.05 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.41/369.05 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.41x = 369.05 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.41x = 62,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,414.74/267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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