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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 369.10 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 369.10 and 169.32 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 369.10 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/369.10 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 369.10 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 62,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,496.01/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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