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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.63, 369.35 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.63, 369.35 and 169.21 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.63 : 369.35 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.63/369.35 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.63x = 369.35 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.63x = 62,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,497.71/267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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