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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.29, 403.72 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.29, 403.72 and 178.54 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.29 : 403.72 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.29/403.72 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.29x = 403.72 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.29x = 72,077.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,077.26/269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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