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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 369.70 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 369.70 and 168.37 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 369.70 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/369.70 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 369.70 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 62,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,245.04/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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