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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 371.94 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 371.94 and 164.56 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 371.94 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/371.94 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 371.94 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 61,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,205.48/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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