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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 370.44 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 370.44 and 175.25 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 370.44 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/370.44 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 370.44 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 64,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917.76/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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