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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.51 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.51 and 176.15 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.51 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.51 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.51 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 65,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,439.63/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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