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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.62, 372.05 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.62, 372.05 and 164.67 is: 227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.62 : 372.05 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.62/372.05 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.62x = 372.05 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.62x = 61,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,265.89/269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.23

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