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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.62, 404.04 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.62, 404.04 and 159.98 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.62 : 404.04 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.62/404.04 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.62x = 404.04 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.62x = 64,639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,639.57/269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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