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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 372.12 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 372.12 and 171.45 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 372.12 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/372.12 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 372.12 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 63,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,799.97/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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