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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 405.71 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 405.71 and 179.17 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 405.71 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/405.71 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 405.71 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 72,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,691.06/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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