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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 369.21 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 369.21 and 169.48 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 369.21 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/369.21 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 369.21 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 62,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,573.71/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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