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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 370.66 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 370.66 and 167.67 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 370.66 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/370.66 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 370.66 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 62,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,148.56/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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