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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 372.50 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 372.50 and 171.72 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 372.50 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/372.50 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 372.50 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 63,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,965.49/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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