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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.37, 403.65 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.37, 403.65 and 171.90 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.37 : 403.65 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.37/403.65 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.37x = 403.65 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.37x = 69,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,387.44/269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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