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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 369.54 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 369.54 and 174.57 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 369.54 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/369.54 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 369.54 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 64,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,510.60/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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