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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 368.96 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 368.96 and 169.16 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 368.96 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/368.96 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 368.96 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 62,413.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,413.27/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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