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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 371.12 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 371.12 and 164.02 is: 226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 371.12 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/371.12 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 371.12 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 60,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,872.44/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.28

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