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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 372.45 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 372.45 and 171.50 is: 236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 372.45 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/372.45 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 372.45 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 63,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,875.18/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.82

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