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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 372.51 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 372.51 and 165.08 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 372.51 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/372.51 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 372.51 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 61,492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,492.09/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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