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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.60, 371.93 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.60, 371.93 and 164.60 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.60 : 371.93 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.60/371.93 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.60x = 371.93 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.60x = 61,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,219.68/269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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