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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 403.44 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 403.44 and 166.16 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 403.44 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/403.44 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 403.44 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 67,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,035.59/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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