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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 371.16 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 371.16 and 170.92 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 371.16 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/371.16 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 371.16 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 63,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,438.67/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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