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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.87, 369.60 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.87, 369.60 and 169.58 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.87 : 369.60 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.87/369.60 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.87x = 369.60 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.87x = 62,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,674.92/267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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