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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 403.98 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 403.98 and 161.40 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 403.98 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/403.98 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 403.98 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 65,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202.37/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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