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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 404.81 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 404.81 and 179.15 is: 268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 404.81 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/404.81 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 404.81 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 72,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,523.17/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.73

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