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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.90, 372.52 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.90, 372.52 and 171.64 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.90 : 372.52 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.90/372.52 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.90x = 372.52 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.90x = 63,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,936.95/269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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