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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 369.92 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 369.92 and 176 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 369.92 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/369.92 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 369.92 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 65,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,105.92/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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