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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 403.10 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 403.10 and 160.70 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 403.10 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/403.10 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 403.10 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 64,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,775.35/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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