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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.37, 371.70 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.37, 371.70 and 164.40 is: 226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.37 : 371.70 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.37/371.70 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.37x = 371.70 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.37x = 61,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,108.76/269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.86

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