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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.51, 369.22 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.51, 369.22 and 169.27 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.51 : 369.22 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.51/369.22 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.51x = 369.22 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.51x = 62,497.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,497.87/267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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