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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 404.28 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 404.28 and 161.84 is: 242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 404.28 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/404.28 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 404.28 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 65,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,428.68/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.40

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