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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 371.67 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 371.67 and 176.13 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 371.67 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/371.67 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 371.67 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 65,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,460.38/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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