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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 372.41 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 372.41 and 170.19 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 372.41 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/372.41 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 372.41 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 63,380.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,380.46/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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