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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 403.65 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 403.65 and 161.04 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 403.65 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/403.65 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 403.65 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 65,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,003.80/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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