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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 404.99 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 404.99 and 166.98 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 404.99 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/404.99 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 404.99 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 67,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,624.40/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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