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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 403.88 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 403.88 and 171.92 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 403.88 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/403.88 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 403.88 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 69,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,435.05/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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