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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 404.60 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 404.60 and 161.49 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 404.60 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/404.60 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 404.60 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 65,338.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,338.05/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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