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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 371.97 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 371.97 and 164.67 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 371.97 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/371.97 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 371.97 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 61,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,252.30/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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