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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 371.88 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 371.88 and 176.24 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 371.88 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/371.88 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 371.88 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 65,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,538.27/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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