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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 369.29 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 369.29 and 169.29 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 369.29 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/369.29 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 369.29 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 62,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,517.53/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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