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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 404.16 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 404.16 and 173.44 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 404.16 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/404.16 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 404.16 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 70,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,097.51/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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