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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 371.28 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 371.28 and 170.81 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 371.28 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/371.28 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 371.28 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 63,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,416.48/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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