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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 369.30 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 369.30 and 169.37 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 369.30 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/369.30 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 369.30 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 62,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,548.34/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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