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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.29, 403.90 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.29, 403.90 and 160.82 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.29 : 403.90 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.29/403.90 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.29x = 403.90 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.29x = 64,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,952.37/269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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