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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 371.57 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 371.57 and 164.37 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 371.57 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/371.57 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 371.57 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 61,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,075.85/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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