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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 371.66 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 371.66 and 165.75 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 371.66 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/371.66 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 371.66 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 61,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,601.82/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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