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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 371.98 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 371.98 and 166.04 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 371.98 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/371.98 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 371.98 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 61,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763.56/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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