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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.83, 404.72 and 161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.83, 404.72 and 161.53 is: 242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.83 : 404.72 = 161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.83/404.72 = 161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.83x = 404.72 × 161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.83x = 65,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,374.42/269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.28

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