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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 371.37 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 371.37 and 175.78 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 371.37 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/371.37 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 371.37 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 65,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279.42/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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