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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 371.25 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 371.25 and 175.84 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 371.25 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/371.25 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 371.25 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 65,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279.67/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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