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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 369.16 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 369.16 and 174.08 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 369.16 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/369.16 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 369.16 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 64,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,263.37/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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