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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 369.59 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 369.59 and 169.65 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 369.59 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/369.59 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 369.59 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 62,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,700.10/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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