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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 404.88 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 404.88 and 161.63 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 404.88 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/404.88 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 404.88 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 65,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,438.73/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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