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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 403.59 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 403.59 and 104.49 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 403.59 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/403.59 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 403.59 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 42,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171.12/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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