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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 371.46 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 371.46 and 164.26 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 371.46 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/371.46 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 371.46 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 61,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013.34/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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