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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.71, 403.89 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.71, 403.89 and 171.91 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.71 : 403.89 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.71/403.89 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.71x = 403.89 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.71x = 69,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,432.73/269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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