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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 369.66 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 369.66 and 169.86 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 369.66 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/369.66 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 369.66 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 62,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,790.45/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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