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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 371.44 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 371.44 and 164.28 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 371.44 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/371.44 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 371.44 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 61,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,020.16/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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