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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 368.69 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 368.69 and 169 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 368.69 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/368.69 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 368.69 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 62,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,308.61/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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