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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 372.15 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 372.15 and 171.48 is: 236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 372.15 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/372.15 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 372.15 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 63,816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,816.28/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.75

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