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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 369.88 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 369.88 and 174.84 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 369.88 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/369.88 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 369.88 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 64,669.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,669.82/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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