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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.53, 372.04 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.53, 372.04 and 168.67 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.53 : 372.04 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.53/372.04 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.53x = 372.04 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.53x = 62,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,751.99/269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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