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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 371.40 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 371.40 and 170.78 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 371.40 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/371.40 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 371.40 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 63,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,427.69/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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