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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 371.68 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 371.68 and 171.28 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 371.68 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/371.68 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 371.68 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 63,661.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,661.35/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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