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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 404.61 and 178.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 404.61 and 178.81 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 404.61 = 178.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/404.61 = 178.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 404.61 × 178.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 72,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,348.31/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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