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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 404.87 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 404.87 and 107.57 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 404.87 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/404.87 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 404.87 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 43,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,551.87/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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