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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 404.18 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 404.18 and 178.04 is: 267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 404.18 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/404.18 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 404.18 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 71,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,960.21/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.21

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