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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 371.95 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 371.95 and 176.34 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 371.95 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/371.95 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 371.95 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 65,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,589.66/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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