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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.86, 372.58 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.86, 372.58 and 176.73 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.86 : 372.58 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.86/372.58 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.86x = 372.58 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.86x = 65,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,846.06/269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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