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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 403.26 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 403.26 and 166.80 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 403.26 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/403.26 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 403.26 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 67,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,263.77/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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