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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 404.28 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 404.28 and 166.95 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 404.28 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/404.28 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 404.28 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 67,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,494.55/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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