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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 371.59 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 371.59 and 170.91 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 371.59 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/371.59 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 371.59 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 63,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,508.02/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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