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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 369.35 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 369.35 and 169.49 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 369.35 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/369.35 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 369.35 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 62,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,601.13/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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