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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 403.79 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 403.79 and 171.31 is: 257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 403.79 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/403.79 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 403.79 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 69,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,173.26/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.01

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