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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 371.31 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 371.31 and 170.78 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 371.31 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/371.31 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 371.31 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 63,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,410.47/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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