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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 369.68 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 369.68 and 174.66 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 369.68 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/369.68 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 369.68 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 64,568.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,568.31/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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