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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 403.97 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 403.97 and 159.57 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 403.97 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/403.97 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 403.97 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 64,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,460.70/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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