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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 369.84 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 369.84 and 169.72 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 369.84 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/369.84 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 369.84 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 62,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,769.24/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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