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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 403.46 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 403.46 and 106.72 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 403.46 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/403.46 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 403.46 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 43,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,057.25/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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