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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.21, 403.36 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.21, 403.36 and 166.24 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.21 : 403.36 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.21/403.36 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.21x = 403.36 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.21x = 67,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,054.57/269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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