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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 371.43 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 371.43 and 170.96 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 371.43 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/371.43 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 371.43 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 63,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,497.82/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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