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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.73, 369.65 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.73, 369.65 and 168.19 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.73 : 369.65 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.73/369.65 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.73x = 369.65 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.73x = 62,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,172.32/267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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