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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 404.46 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 404.46 and 166.86 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 404.46 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/404.46 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 404.46 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 67,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,488.20/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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