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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 403.72 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 403.72 and 166.85 is: 249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 403.72 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/403.72 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 403.72 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 67,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,360.68/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.91

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