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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 372.21 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 372.21 and 164.85 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 372.21 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/372.21 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 372.21 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 61,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,358.82/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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