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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 371.28 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 371.28 and 170.90 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 371.28 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/371.28 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 371.28 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 63,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,451.75/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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