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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 371.71 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 371.71 and 171.16 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 371.71 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/371.71 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 371.71 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 63,621.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,621.03/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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