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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 369.31 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 369.31 and 168.13 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 369.31 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/369.31 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 369.31 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 62,090.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,090.90/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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