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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 371.53 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 371.53 and 170.92 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 371.53 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/371.53 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 371.53 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 63,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,501.91/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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