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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.01, 368.35 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.01, 368.35 and 173.76 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.01 : 368.35 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.01/368.35 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.01x = 368.35 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.01x = 64,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,002.68/267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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