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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 403.08 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 403.08 and 160.78 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 403.08 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/403.08 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 403.08 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 64,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,807.20/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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