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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 368.69 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 368.69 and 173.99 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 368.69 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/368.69 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 368.69 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 64,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,148.42/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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