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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 369.83 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 369.83 and 174.53 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 369.83 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/369.83 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 369.83 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 64,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,543.71/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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