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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 403.98 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 403.98 and 106.98 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 403.98 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/403.98 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 403.98 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 43,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,217.78/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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