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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 369.11 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 369.11 and 174.33 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 369.11 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/369.11 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 369.11 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 64,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,347.38/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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