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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 372.21 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 372.21 and 157.69 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 372.21 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/372.21 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 372.21 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 58,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,693.26/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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