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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 371.82 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 371.82 and 176.32 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 371.82 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/371.82 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 371.82 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 65,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,559.30/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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