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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 371.70 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 371.70 and 171.02 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 371.70 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/371.70 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 371.70 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 63,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,566.28/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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