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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.95, 372.28 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.95, 372.28 and 163.59 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.95 : 372.28 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.95/372.28 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.95x = 372.28 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.95x = 60,899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,899.10/269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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