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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.69, 404.55 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.69, 404.55 and 105.24 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.69 : 404.55 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.69/404.55 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.69x = 404.55 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.69x = 42,574.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574.84/269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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