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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 404.07 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 404.07 and 173.26 is: 259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 404.07 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/404.07 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 404.07 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 70,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,009.17/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.89

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