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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 371.82 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 371.82 and 174.95 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 371.82 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/371.82 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 371.82 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 65,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,049.91/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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