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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 372.21 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 372.21 and 171.47 is: 236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 372.21 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/372.21 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 372.21 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 63,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,820.99/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.62

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