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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 369.43 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 369.43 and 168.03 is: 232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 369.43 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/369.43 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 369.43 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 62,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,075.32/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.00

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