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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.65, 372.20 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.65, 372.20 and 176.23 is: 243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.65 : 372.20 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.65/372.20 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.65x = 372.20 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.65x = 65,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,592.81/269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.25

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