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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 371.31 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 371.31 and 164.14 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 371.31 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/371.31 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 371.31 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 60,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,944.15/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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