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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 403.92 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 403.92 and 178.20 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 403.92 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/403.92 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 403.92 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 71,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978.54/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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