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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 369.53 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 369.53 and 168.17 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 369.53 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/369.53 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 369.53 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 62,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,143.86/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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