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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 368.24 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 368.24 and 173.68 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 368.24 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/368.24 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 368.24 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 63,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,955.92/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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