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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 403.84 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 403.84 and 165.16 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 403.84 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/403.84 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 403.84 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 66,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,698.21/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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