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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 371.24 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 371.24 and 165.52 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 371.24 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/371.24 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 371.24 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 61,447.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,447.64/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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