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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 372.39 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 372.39 and 171.61 is: 236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 372.39 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/372.39 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 372.39 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 63,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,905.85/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.86

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