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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 404.62 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 404.62 and 107.49 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 404.62 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/404.62 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 404.62 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 43,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492.60/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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