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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 371.17 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 371.17 and 164.02 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 371.17 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/371.17 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 371.17 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 60,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,879.30/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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