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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 372.11 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 372.11 and 170.09 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 372.11 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/372.11 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 372.11 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 63,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,292.19/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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