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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.34 and 178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.34 and 178.42 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.34 = 178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.34 = 178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.34 × 178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 72,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,142.34/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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