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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 403.65 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 403.65 and 172.98 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 403.65 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/403.65 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 403.65 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 69,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,823.38/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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