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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 402.95 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 402.95 and 160.74 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 402.95 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/402.95 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 402.95 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 64,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,770.58/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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