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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 403.28 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 403.28 and 106.58 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 403.28 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/403.28 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 403.28 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 42,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,979.03/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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