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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 372.23 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 372.23 and 176.77 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 372.23 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/372.23 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 372.23 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 65,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,799.10/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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