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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 404.26 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 404.26 and 107.16 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 404.26 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/404.26 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 404.26 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 43,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,320.50/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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