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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 371.34 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 371.34 and 165.56 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 371.34 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/371.34 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 371.34 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 61,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,479.05/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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