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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 402.78 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 402.78 and 176.62 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 402.78 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/402.78 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 402.78 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 71,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,139.00/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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