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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 372.24 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 372.24 and 164.88 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 372.24 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/372.24 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 372.24 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 61,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,374.93/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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