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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 370.59 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 370.59 and 175.47 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 370.59 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/370.59 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 370.59 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 65,029.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,029.08/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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