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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 404.50 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 404.50 and 178.34 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 404.50 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/404.50 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 404.50 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 72,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,138.53/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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