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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 403.33 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 403.33 and 172.04 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 403.33 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/403.33 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 403.33 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 69,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,389.04/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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