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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 369.06 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 369.06 and 172.95 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 369.06 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/369.06 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 369.06 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 63,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,828.93/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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