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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 372.20 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 372.20 and 166.19 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 372.20 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/372.20 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 372.20 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 61,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855.09/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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