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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.99, 369.81 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.99, 369.81 and 169.78 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.99 : 369.81 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.99/369.81 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.99x = 369.81 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.99x = 62,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,785.42/267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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