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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 372.06 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 372.06 and 164.68 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 372.06 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/372.06 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 372.06 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 61,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,272.00/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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