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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 405.05 and 172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 405.05 and 172.43 is: 258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 405.05 = 172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/405.05 = 172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 405.05 × 172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 69,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,842.37/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.74

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