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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.83, 372.09 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.83, 372.09 and 171.59 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.83 : 372.09 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.83/372.09 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.83x = 372.09 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.83x = 63,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,845.71/269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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