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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.41, 369.01 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.41, 369.01 and 174.33 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.41 : 369.01 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.41/369.01 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.41x = 369.01 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.41x = 64,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329.51/267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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