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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 369.25 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 369.25 and 169.26 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 369.25 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/369.25 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 369.25 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 62,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500.32/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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