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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 404.52 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 404.52 and 178.64 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 404.52 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/404.52 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 404.52 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 72,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,263.45/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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