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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 368.60 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 368.60 and 173.96 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 368.60 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/368.60 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 368.60 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 64,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,118.94/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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