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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 371.30 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 371.30 and 174.54 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 371.30 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/371.30 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 371.30 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 64,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,806.70/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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