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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 372.44 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 372.44 and 164.98 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 372.44 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/372.44 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 372.44 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 61,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445.15/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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