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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 404.46 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 404.46 and 173.40 is: 260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 404.46 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/404.46 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 404.46 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 70,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,133.36/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.33

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