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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 371.73 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 371.73 and 176.25 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 371.73 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/371.73 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 371.73 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 65,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,517.41/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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