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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 371.48 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 371.48 and 170.94 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 371.48 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/371.48 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 371.48 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 63,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,500.79/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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