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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 403.45 and 177.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 403.45 and 177.71 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 403.45 = 177.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/403.45 = 177.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 403.45 × 177.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 71,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,694.64/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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