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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 372.17 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 372.17 and 171.56 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 372.17 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/372.17 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 372.17 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 63,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,846.77/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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