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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 372 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 372 and 166 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 372 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/372 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 372 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 61,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,752/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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