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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 372.44 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 372.44 and 176.65 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 372.44 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/372.44 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 372.44 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 65,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,791.04/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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