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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 369.42 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 369.42 and 174.48 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 369.42 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/369.42 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 369.42 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 64,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,456.40/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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