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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 405.25 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 405.25 and 172.26 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 405.25 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/405.25 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 405.25 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 69,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,808.37/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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