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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 372.47 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 372.47 and 171.81 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 372.47 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/372.47 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 372.47 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 63,993.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,993.21/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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