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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 372.18 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 372.18 and 176.32 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 372.18 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/372.18 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 372.18 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 65,622.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,622.78/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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