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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 371.31 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 371.31 and 175.91 is: 242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 371.31 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/371.31 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 371.31 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 65,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,317.14/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.68

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