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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.66, 371.99 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.66, 371.99 and 176.34 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.66 : 371.99 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.66/371.99 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.66x = 371.99 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.66x = 65,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,598.55/269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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