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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 403.62 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 403.62 and 161.58 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 403.62 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/403.62 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 403.62 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 65,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,216.92/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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