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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 402.98 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 402.98 and 171.38 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 402.98 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/402.98 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 402.98 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 69,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,061.86/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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