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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.77, 368.99 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.77, 368.99 and 174.41 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.77 : 368.99 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.77/368.99 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.77x = 368.99 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.77x = 64,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,354.67/267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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