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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.90, 404.96 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.90, 404.96 and 107.70 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.90 : 404.96 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.90/404.96 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.90x = 404.96 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.90x = 43,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,612.13/269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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