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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 403.98 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 403.98 and 172.01 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 403.98 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/403.98 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 403.98 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 69,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,487.74/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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