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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.71, 372.17 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.71, 372.17 and 151.70 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.71 : 372.17 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.71/372.17 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.71x = 372.17 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.71x = 56,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,456.71/269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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