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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 371.04 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 371.04 and 175.52 is: 242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 371.04 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/371.04 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 371.04 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 65,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,123.09/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.15

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