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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 368.76 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 368.76 and 169.06 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 368.76 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/368.76 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 368.76 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 62,342.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,342.57/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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