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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 372.11 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 372.11 and 171.45 is: 236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 372.11 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/372.11 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 372.11 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 63,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,797.40/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.44

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