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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 371.30 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 371.30 and 170.84 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 371.30 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/371.30 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 371.30 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 63,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,432.89/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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