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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.51, 371.86 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.51, 371.86 and 171.41 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.51 : 371.86 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.51/371.86 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.51x = 371.86 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.51x = 63,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,738.23/269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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