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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 371 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 371 and 175.68 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 371 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/371 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 371 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 65,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,177.28/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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