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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.09, 403.72 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.09, 403.72 and 163.67 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.09 : 403.72 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.09/403.72 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.09x = 403.72 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.09x = 66,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,076.85/269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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