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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.50, 371.93 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.50, 371.93 and 166.02 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.50 : 371.93 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.50/371.93 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.50x = 371.93 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.50x = 61,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,747.82/269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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