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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 369.71 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 369.71 and 168.33 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 369.71 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/369.71 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 369.71 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 62,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,232.44/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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