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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 403.18 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 403.18 and 171.48 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 403.18 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/403.18 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 403.18 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 69,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,137.31/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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