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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 369.73 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 369.73 and 169.68 is: 234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 369.73 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/369.73 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 369.73 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 62,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,735.79/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.12

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