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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 403.14 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 403.14 and 160.62 is: 240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 403.14 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/403.14 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 403.14 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 64,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,752.35/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.39

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