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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 369.09 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 369.09 and 169.19 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 369.09 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/369.09 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 369.09 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 62,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,447.26/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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