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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 369.91 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 369.91 and 173.78 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 369.91 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/369.91 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 369.91 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 64,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,282.96/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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