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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 369.68 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 369.68 and 169.80 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 369.68 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/369.68 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 369.68 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 62,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,770.82/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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