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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 403.98 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 403.98 and 166.65 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 403.98 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/403.98 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 403.98 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 67,323.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,323.27/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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