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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 371.40 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 371.40 and 176.16 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 371.40 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/371.40 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 371.40 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 65,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,425.82/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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