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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 369.75 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 369.75 and 169.70 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 369.75 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/369.75 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 369.75 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 62,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,744.73/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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