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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 404.03 and 178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 404.03 and 178.38 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 404.03 = 178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/404.03 = 178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 404.03 × 178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 72,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,070.87/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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