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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.05, 371.35 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.05, 371.35 and 175.63 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.05 : 371.35 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.05/371.35 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.05x = 371.35 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.05x = 65,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,220.64/269.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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