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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 403.05 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 403.05 and 177.58 is: 265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 403.05 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/403.05 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 403.05 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 71,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,573.62/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.91

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