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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.65, 403.84 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.65, 403.84 and 178.12 is: 266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.65 : 403.84 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.65/403.84 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.65x = 403.84 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.65x = 71,931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,931.98/269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.76

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