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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 404.16 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 404.16 and 176.78 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 404.16 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/404.16 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 404.16 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 71,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,447.40/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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