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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.17, 404.16 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.17, 404.16 and 153.73 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.17 : 404.16 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.17/404.16 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.17x = 404.16 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.17x = 62,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,131.52/269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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