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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.78, 372.74 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.78, 372.74 and 171.77 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.78 : 372.74 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.78/372.74 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.78x = 372.74 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.78x = 64,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,022.83/269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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