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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 372.35 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 372.35 and 171.53 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 372.35 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/372.35 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 372.35 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 63,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,869.20/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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