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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 403.11 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 403.11 and 171.57 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 403.11 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/403.11 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 403.11 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 69,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,161.58/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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