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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 371.38 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 371.38 and 176 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 371.38 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/371.38 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 371.38 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 65,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,362.88/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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