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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 403.25 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 403.25 and 160.65 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 403.25 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/403.25 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 403.25 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 64,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,781.31/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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