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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 371.32 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 371.32 and 175.98 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 371.32 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/371.32 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 371.32 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 65,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,345.85/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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