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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 369.96 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 369.96 and 169.77 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 369.96 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/369.96 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 369.96 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 62,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,808.11/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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