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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 371.97 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 371.97 and 176.47 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 371.97 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/371.97 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 371.97 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 65,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,641.55/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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