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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 404.06 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 404.06 and 106.97 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 404.06 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/404.06 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 404.06 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 43,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,219.74/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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