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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 372.06 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 372.06 and 176.45 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 372.06 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/372.06 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 372.06 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 65,648.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,648.13/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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