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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 404.33 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 404.33 and 171.64 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 404.33 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/404.33 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 404.33 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 69,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,400.71/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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