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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 404.12 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 404.12 and 106.96 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 404.12 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/404.12 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 404.12 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 43,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,224.68/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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