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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.35, 371.81 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.35, 371.81 and 171.16 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.35 : 371.81 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.35/371.81 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.35x = 371.81 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.35x = 63,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,639.00/269.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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