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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.79, 371.05 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.79, 371.05 and 175.66 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.79 : 371.05 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.79/371.05 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.79x = 371.05 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.79x = 65,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,177.28/268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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