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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.68 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.68 and 107.49 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.68 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.68 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.68 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 43,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,499.80/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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