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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 369.43 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 369.43 and 169.31 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 369.43 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/369.43 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 369.43 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 62,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,548.69/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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