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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.29, 371.68 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.29, 371.68 and 171.18 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.29 : 371.68 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.29/371.68 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.29x = 371.68 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.29x = 63,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,624.18/269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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