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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 403.92 and 178.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 403.92 and 178.17 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 403.92 = 178.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/403.92 = 178.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 403.92 × 178.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 71,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,966.43/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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