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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 404.92 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 404.92 and 107.51 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 404.92 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/404.92 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 404.92 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 43,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,532.95/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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