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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 371.34 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 371.34 and 170.93 is: 235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 371.34 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/371.34 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 371.34 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 63,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,471.29/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.92

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