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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 371.51 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 371.51 and 175.73 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 371.51 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/371.51 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 371.51 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 65,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,286.82/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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