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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 403.46 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 403.46 and 166.32 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 403.46 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/403.46 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 403.46 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 67,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103.47/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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