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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 404.62 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 404.62 and 178.28 is: 267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 404.62 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/404.62 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 404.62 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 72,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,135.65/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.53

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