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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.31, 404.14 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.31, 404.14 and 159.58 is: 239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.31 : 404.14 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.31/404.14 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.31x = 404.14 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.31x = 64,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,491.25/269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.47

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