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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 371.48 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 371.48 and 164.26 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 371.48 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/371.48 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 371.48 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 61,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,019.30/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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