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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 403.38 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 403.38 and 160.99 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 403.38 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/403.38 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 403.38 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 64,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,939.14/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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