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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 369.03 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 369.03 and 174.24 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 369.03 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/369.03 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 369.03 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 64,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,299.79/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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