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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.74 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.74 and 154.16 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.74 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.74 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.74 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 62,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394.72/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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