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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 371.16 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 371.16 and 164.12 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 371.16 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/371.16 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 371.16 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 60,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,912.92/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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