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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.59, 371.97 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.59, 371.97 and 157.51 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.59 : 371.97 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.59/371.97 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.59x = 371.97 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.59x = 58,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,590.30/269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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