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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 404.66 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 404.66 and 105.29 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 404.66 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/404.66 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 404.66 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 42,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606.65/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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