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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 368.81 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 368.81 and 174.18 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 368.81 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/368.81 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 368.81 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 64,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,237.07/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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