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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 371.50 and 164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 371.50 and 164.29 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 371.50 = 164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/371.50 = 164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 371.50 × 164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 61,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031.88/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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