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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.22, 371.70 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.22, 371.70 and 174.87 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.22 : 371.70 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.22/371.70 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.22x = 371.70 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.22x = 64,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,999.18/269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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