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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.53, 371.95 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.53, 371.95 and 176.22 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.53 : 371.95 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.53/371.95 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.53x = 371.95 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.53x = 65,543.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,543.63/269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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