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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.67, 369.35 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.67, 369.35 and 169.40 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.67 : 369.35 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.67/369.35 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.67x = 369.35 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.67x = 62,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,567.04/267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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