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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 369.61 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 369.61 and 173.36 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 369.61 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/369.61 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 369.61 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 64,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,075.18/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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