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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 403.73 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 403.73 and 106.83 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 403.73 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/403.73 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 403.73 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 43,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,129.94/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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