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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 369.32 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 369.32 and 174.50 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 369.32 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/369.32 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 369.32 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 64,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,446.34/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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