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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 371.84 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 371.84 and 171.20 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 371.84 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/371.84 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 371.84 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 63,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,659.08/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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