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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 369.94 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 369.94 and 174.84 is: 241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 369.94 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/369.94 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 369.94 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 64,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,680.31/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.38

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