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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.77, 369.32 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.77, 369.32 and 168.11 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.77 : 369.32 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.77/369.32 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.77x = 369.32 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.77x = 62,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,083.70/267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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