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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.00, 402.96 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.00, 402.96 and 177.42 is: 265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.00 : 402.96 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.00/402.96 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.00x = 402.96 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.00x = 71,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,492.60/269.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.77

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