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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 403.61 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 403.61 and 166.46 is: 248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 403.61 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/403.61 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 403.61 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 67,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182.07/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.97

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