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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 371.39 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 371.39 and 169.49 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 371.39 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/371.39 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 371.39 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 62,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,946.97/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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