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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 371.14 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 371.14 and 165.38 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 371.14 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/371.14 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 371.14 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 61,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,376.86/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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