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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 371.75 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 371.75 and 171.27 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 371.75 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/371.75 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 371.75 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 63,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,669.62/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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