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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 371.51 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 371.51 and 169.53 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 371.51 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/371.51 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 371.51 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 62,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,982.09/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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