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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 403.38 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 403.38 and 177.15 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 403.38 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/403.38 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 403.38 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 71,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,458.77/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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