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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.41, 404.72 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.41, 404.72 and 161.27 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.41 : 404.72 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.41/404.72 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.41x = 404.72 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.41x = 65,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,269.19/269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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