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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 368.40 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 368.40 and 173.96 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 368.40 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/368.40 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 368.40 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 64,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,086.86/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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