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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 371.19 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 371.19 and 175.90 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 371.19 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/371.19 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 371.19 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 65,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,292.32/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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