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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 372.02 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 372.02 and 176.24 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 372.02 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/372.02 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 372.02 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 65,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,563.75/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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