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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 403.08 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 403.08 and 178.32 is: 266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 403.08 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/403.08 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 403.08 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 71,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,877.23/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.80

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