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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 372.36 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 372.36 and 171.80 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 372.36 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/372.36 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 372.36 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 63,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,971.45/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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