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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 371.36 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 371.36 and 170.83 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 371.36 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/371.36 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 371.36 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 63,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,439.43/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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