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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 401.36 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 401.36 and 169.94 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 401.36 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/401.36 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 401.36 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 68,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,204.26/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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