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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.27, 369.68 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.27, 369.68 and 174.91 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.27 : 369.68 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.27/369.68 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.27x = 369.68 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.27x = 64,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,659.85/268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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