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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 370.08 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 370.08 and 173.75 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 370.08 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/370.08 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 370.08 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 64,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,299.55/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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