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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 371.30 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 371.30 and 164.36 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 371.30 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/371.30 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 371.30 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 61,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,026.87/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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