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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 372.08 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 372.08 and 170.10 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 372.08 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/372.08 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 372.08 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 63,290.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,290.81/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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