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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 404.76 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 404.76 and 172.53 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 404.76 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/404.76 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 404.76 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 69,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,833.24/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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