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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.71, 372.06 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.71, 372.06 and 164.85 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.71 : 372.06 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.71/372.06 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.71x = 372.06 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.71x = 61,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,334.79/269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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