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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 369.67 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 369.67 and 169.80 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 369.67 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/369.67 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 369.67 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 62,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,769.97/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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