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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 369 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 369 and 183.74 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 369 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/369 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 369 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 67,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,800.06/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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