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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.10, 368.54 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.10, 368.54 and 173.84 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.10 : 368.54 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.10/368.54 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.10x = 368.54 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.10x = 64,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,065.15/267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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