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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 371.77 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 371.77 and 164.45 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 371.77 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/371.77 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 371.77 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 61,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,137.58/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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