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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 369.26 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 369.26 and 169.42 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 369.26 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/369.26 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 369.26 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 62,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,560.03/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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