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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 372.15 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 372.15 and 176.52 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 372.15 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/372.15 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 372.15 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 65,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,691.92/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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