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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 371.58 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 371.58 and 179.66 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 371.58 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/371.58 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 371.58 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 66,756.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,756.20/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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