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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 372.24 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 372.24 and 170.16 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 372.24 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/372.24 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 372.24 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 63,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,340.36/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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