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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.56, 369.16 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.56, 369.16 and 174.36 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 369.16 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/369.16 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 369.16 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 64,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,366.74/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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