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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 369.50 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 369.50 and 174.68 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 369.50 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/369.50 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 369.50 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 64,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541.54/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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