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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 369.77 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 369.77 and 174.86 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 369.77 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/369.77 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 369.77 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 64,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,656.65/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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