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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 402.89 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 402.89 and 177.48 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 402.89 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/402.89 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 402.89 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 71,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,504.03/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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