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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 371.16 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 371.16 and 175.75 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 371.16 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/371.16 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 371.16 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 65,231.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,231.37/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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