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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.56 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.56 and 166.66 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.56 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.56 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.56 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 67,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,423.97/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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