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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.21, 403.81 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.21, 403.81 and 106.89 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.21 : 403.81 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.21/403.81 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.21x = 403.81 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.21x = 43,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,163.25/269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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