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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.39, 371.71 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.39, 371.71 and 164.52 is: 227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.39 : 371.71 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.39/371.71 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.39x = 371.71 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.39x = 61,151.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,151.87/269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.01

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