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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 404.14 and 172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 404.14 and 172.23 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 404.14 = 172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/404.14 = 172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 404.14 × 172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 69,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,605.03/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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