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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.49, 369.06 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.49, 369.06 and 169.18 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.49 : 369.06 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.49/369.06 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.49x = 369.06 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.49x = 62,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,437.57/267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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