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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 369.81 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 369.81 and 174.90 is: 241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 369.81 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/369.81 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 369.81 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 64,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,677.92/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.27

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