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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 372.27 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 372.27 and 170.18 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 372.27 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/372.27 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 372.27 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 63,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,350.20/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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