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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 369.97 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 369.97 and 175.02 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 369.97 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/369.97 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 369.97 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 64,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,751.71/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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