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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 404.37 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 404.37 and 178.36 is: 267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 404.37 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/404.37 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 404.37 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 72,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,122.42/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.19

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