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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 404.64 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 404.64 and 178.43 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 404.64 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/404.64 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 404.64 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 72,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,197.89/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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