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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 404.40 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 404.40 and 107.25 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 404.40 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/404.40 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 404.40 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 43,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,371.90/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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