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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 404.19 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 404.19 and 107.21 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 404.19 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/404.19 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 404.19 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 43,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,331.19/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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