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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 368.30 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 368.30 and 173.91 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 368.30 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/368.30 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 368.30 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 64,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,050.18/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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