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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.79, 404.69 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.79, 404.69 and 107.47 is: 161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.79 : 404.69 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.79/404.69 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.79x = 404.69 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.79x = 43,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492.03/269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.21

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