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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 369.46 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 369.46 and 169.56 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 369.46 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/369.46 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 369.46 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 62,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,645.64/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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