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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.87, 369.60 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.87, 369.60 and 174.73 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.87 : 369.60 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.87/369.60 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.87x = 369.60 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.87x = 64,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,580.21/267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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