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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 404 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 404 and 161.20 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 404 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/404 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 404 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 65,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124.80/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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