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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.47, 371.94 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.47, 371.94 and 164.63 is: 227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.47 : 371.94 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.47/371.94 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.47x = 371.94 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.47x = 61,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,232.79/269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.23

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