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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.39, 371.72 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.39, 371.72 and 169.76 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.39 : 371.72 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.39/371.72 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.39x = 371.72 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.39x = 63,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,104.54/269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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