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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 369.43 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 369.43 and 168.34 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 369.43 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/369.43 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 369.43 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 62,188.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,188.87/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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