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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.48 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.48 and 174.16 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.48 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.48 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.48 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 70,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,444.24/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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