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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.97, 372.80 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.97, 372.80 and 171.75 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.97 : 372.80 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.97/372.80 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.97x = 372.80 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.97x = 64,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,027.54/269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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