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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.50, 372.03 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.50, 372.03 and 166.06 is: 229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.50 : 372.03 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.50/372.03 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.50x = 372.03 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.50x = 61,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,779.30/269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.24

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