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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.83, 372.40 and 171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.83, 372.40 and 171.87 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.83 : 372.40 = 171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.83/372.40 = 171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.83x = 372.40 × 171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.83x = 64,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,004.39/269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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