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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 371.73 and 175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 371.73 and 175.09 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 371.73 = 175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/371.73 = 175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 371.73 × 175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 65,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,086.21/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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