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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 370.24 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 370.24 and 175.11 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 370.24 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/370.24 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 370.24 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 64,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,832.98/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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