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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 371.33 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 371.33 and 175.95 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 371.33 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/371.33 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 371.33 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 65,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,335.24/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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