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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 369.56 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 369.56 and 174.56 is: 240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 369.56 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/369.56 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 369.56 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 64,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,508.98/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.88

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