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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.59, 372.07 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.59, 372.07 and 164.74 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.59 : 372.07 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.59/372.07 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.59x = 372.07 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.59x = 61,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,294.81/269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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