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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 372.17 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 372.17 and 164.80 is: 227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 372.17 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/372.17 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 372.17 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 61,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331.86/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.43

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