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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 372.36 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 372.36 and 171.52 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 372.36 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/372.36 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 372.36 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 63,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,867.19/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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