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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.37, 371.51 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.37, 371.51 and 165.69 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.37 : 371.51 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.37/371.51 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.37x = 371.51 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.37x = 61,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554.66/269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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