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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.23, 404.36 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.23, 404.36 and 166.71 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.23 : 404.36 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.23/404.36 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.23x = 404.36 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.23x = 67,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,410.02/269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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