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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 370.66 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 370.66 and 174.02 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 370.66 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/370.66 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 370.66 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 64,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,502.25/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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