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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 372.08 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 372.08 and 174.94 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 372.08 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/372.08 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 372.08 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 65,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,091.68/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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