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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.94, 369.47 and 174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.94, 369.47 and 174.77 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.94 : 369.47 = 174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.94/369.47 = 174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.94x = 369.47 × 174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.94x = 64,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570.86/267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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