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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 372.45 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 372.45 and 165.06 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 372.45 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/372.45 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 372.45 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 61,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,476.60/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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