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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 404.39 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 404.39 and 161.60 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 404.39 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/404.39 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 404.39 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 65,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,347.81/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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