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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 371.34 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 371.34 and 170.91 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 371.34 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/371.34 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 371.34 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 63,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,465.72/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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