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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.94, 369.63 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.94, 369.63 and 174.65 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.94 : 369.63 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.94/369.63 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.94x = 369.63 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.94x = 64,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,554.03/267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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