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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 403.15 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 403.15 and 176.47 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 403.15 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/403.15 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 403.15 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 71,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,143.97/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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