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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 372.01 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 372.01 and 166 is: 229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 372.01 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/372.01 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 372.01 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 61,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,753.66/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.09

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