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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 370.32 and 173.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 370.32 and 173.87 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 370.32 = 173.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/370.32 = 173.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 370.32 × 173.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 64,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,387.54/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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