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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 371.37 and 175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 371.37 and 175.65 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 371.37 = 175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/371.37 = 175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 371.37 × 175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 65,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,231.14/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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