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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 372.37 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 372.37 and 176.63 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 372.37 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/372.37 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 372.37 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 65,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,770.83/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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