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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 371.20 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 371.20 and 175.73 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 371.20 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/371.20 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 371.20 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 65,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,230.98/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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