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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 369.12 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 369.12 and 169.18 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 369.12 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/369.12 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 369.12 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 62,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,447.72/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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