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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.00, 368.68 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.00, 368.68 and 173.82 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.00 : 368.68 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.00/368.68 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.00x = 368.68 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.00x = 64,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,083.71/267.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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