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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 404.22 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 404.22 and 166.80 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 404.22 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/404.22 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 404.22 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 67,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,423.90/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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