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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.17, 371.51 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.17, 371.51 and 169.60 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.17 : 371.51 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.17/371.51 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.17x = 371.51 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.17x = 63,008.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,008.10/269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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