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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 372.56 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 372.56 and 176.64 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 372.56 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/372.56 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 372.56 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 65,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,809.00/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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