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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.09, 371.31 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.09, 371.31 and 164.12 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.09 : 371.31 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.09/371.31 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.09x = 371.31 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.09x = 60,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,940.33/269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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