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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 369.56 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 369.56 and 169.62 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 369.56 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/369.56 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 369.56 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 62,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,684.77/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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