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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 369.12 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 369.12 and 169.35 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 369.12 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/369.12 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 369.12 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 62,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,510.47/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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