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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 372.16 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 372.16 and 171.48 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 372.16 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/372.16 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 372.16 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 63,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,818.00/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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