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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 403.92 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 403.92 and 106.94 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 403.92 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/403.92 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 403.92 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 43,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,195.20/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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