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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.57, 372.02 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.57, 372.02 and 171.35 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.57 : 372.02 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.57/372.02 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.57x = 372.02 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.57x = 63,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,742.91/269.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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