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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 370.58 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 370.58 and 173.95 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 370.58 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/370.58 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 370.58 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 64,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,460.59/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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