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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 405.30 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 405.30 and 161.84 is: 243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 405.30 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/405.30 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 405.30 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 65,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,593.75/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.08

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