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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 372.18 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 372.18 and 176.61 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 372.18 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/372.18 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 372.18 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 65,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,730.71/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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