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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 404.37 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 404.37 and 159.86 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 404.37 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/404.37 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 404.37 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 64,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,643.60/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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