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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 369.02 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 369.02 and 174.10 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 369.02 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/369.02 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 369.02 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 64,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,246.38/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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